Brad Kohler says it’s time to rise and get that bread, Portland. Bread Fest returns today for its third year, giving guests their crust desserts at the Melody Ballroom starting at 10 am and running to 2 pm Sunday, Sept. 28. Thirty-five vendors, including bread makers, pastry chefs, cake artists, flour millers, coffee roasters, cheese connoisseurs and even jam and olive oil makers, will be on-site to stack that dough. He and his wife, Shyla, started Bread Fest in 2023 with just 10 vendors to realize a longtime dream of his. “While the pandemic sourdough craze reminded everyone how special bread can be, Bread Fest isn’t just about bread — it’s about connection.”SEE IT: Bread Fest at the Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., 503-232-2759, instagram.com/breadfestpdx.